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2017 Ford Taurus problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Ford Taurus is electrical system, typically around 37,800 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Taurus model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
90/100
Owner complaints
44
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
102
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
19-23mpg

The worst 2017 Ford Taurus problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    11
  • Body
    7
  • Engine
    5
  • Lights
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Airbags
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Ford Taurus

Backup camera 8

Recalls 4

Structure: exterior trimReported September 12, 2025 · 101,944 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Taurus vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Risk
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the B-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S91.

Recall number 25V611000 · Recall details

Suspension: rearReported February 10, 2020 · 211,207 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1‑800‑521‑4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

Recall number 20V072000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported March 1, 2018 · 2,100 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Taurus vehicles equipped with mechanical key ignition systems. The keys for these vehicles may be able to be removed from the ignition when transmission is not in the PARK position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk
If the key is removed from the ignition while the vehicle is not in the PARK position and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C02.

Recall number 18V141000 · Recall details

SteeringReported August 28, 2017 · 253 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Risk
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.

Recall number 17V530000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ford Taurus 102

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 102 bulletins for the 2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Ford Taurus fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylFWD202923
3.5L 6‑cylFWD182721
3.5L 6‑cylAWD16-172419

What 2017 Ford Taurus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Body · 45,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the B-pillar trims were slightly detaching from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed May 20, 2026 · Body · 32,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a Ford Taurus. The contact received a recall notification, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the B stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's and passenger's side B-Pillar Applique trim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were on back order. The dontact received a recall notification, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made awareof the failure and a case was filed. The ocntact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that there was not an attentative date available for the parts. The failure ileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed May 8, 2026 · Body · OK

I have been attempting to get recall 25S91 resolved at Cavender Ford of OKC in [XXX] since early March 2026. On March 3, 2026, my contact at the dealership [XXX] ) told me the repair would be completed within a few weeks. The recall exists because 'a B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.' This is exactly what occurred. On April 24, 2026 at 7:01am CDT, 52 days after bringing my car in for inspection on March 3, 2026, the B-pillar trim detached, struck my window, and a piece hit the windshield of the vehicle behind me. I sent photographic evidence of this incident to my dealership contact that same morning. Despite this documented safety incident, the recall remains unresolved and communication from the dealership has been consistently poor. I frequently receive no response when I reach out and have had to re-paste prior messages just to get a reply. After I escalated my concerns in writing, my contact committed to providing weekly Friday updates. He has not followed through on that commitment. I have also sent a message requesting reimbursement related to this issue that has gone unanswered for more than 24 hours. I have received no clear timeline for when the recall work will be completed INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 28, 2026 · TX

Without any Waring Lights the car goes into " Limp Mode " .ON turnpike roads with Speed Limits at 70 MPH and with some sections with no shoulder to get off the highway this is very dangerous .

Filed Feb 12, 2026 · Body · 55,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in rainy weather at various speeds, there was water leaking into the vehicle from the front passenger’s side B-pillar trims. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Body · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side B-pillar trim detached. The contact became aware that the front driver's side B-Pillar trim was loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V611000 (Structure); however, the parts for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 18, 2026 · NY

My back up camera flips the picture upside down and may have lines in the picture. Works correctly sometimes. Also other times, may not will not show pictures at all. Just a blue screen.

Filed Nov 16, 2025 · Driver assistance · CA

When backing, the rear cameras are intermittently showing objects upside down and fuzzy making it difficult to decipher and recognize objects at the rear of the car, and frequently does not display anything on the in-dash screen, but instead saying the system isn't available. Sometimes the weather conditions seem to be sunny and sometimes raining and at other times it seems like it could be night lighting in the immediate vicinity, but mostly it seems like it's happening during what would be considered just normal weather conditions.

Filed Oct 23, 2025 · Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2025 · Airbags · 99,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering wheel clock spring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 99,000.

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Questions about the 2017 Ford Taurus

Is the 2017 Ford Taurus reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2017 Ford Taurus, fewer than a typical Taurus model year.

What is the 2017 Ford Taurus year score?

The 2017 Ford Taurus scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Taurus: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Taurus?

Electrical system, with 11 complaints, typically around 37,800 miles. Next is body (7).

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Taurus have?

4 recalls, covering structure, suspension and electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Taurus get?

Official estimates for the 2017 Ford Taurus range from 19 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 29 highway.

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